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Seven books on the Anglo-Zulu War: “The Rorke’s Drift Doctor” by Lee Stevenson, “The Washing of
Seven books on the Anglo-Zulu War: “The Rorke’s Drift Doctor” by Lee Stevenson, “The Washing of the Spears” by Donald Morris, “A Widow Making War”...
Eight large illustrated books on African art including “Africa: The History of a Continent” by
Eight large illustrated books on African art including “Africa: The History of a Continent” by Davidson, “The Mlungu in Africa” by Graham-Stewart ...
Eight books on the Anglo-Zulu War of 1879, including “Brave Men’s Blood” and “Nothing Remains But to
Eight books on the Anglo-Zulu War of 1879, including “Brave Men’s Blood” and “Nothing Remains But to Fight” by Ian Knight, “Sister Janet” by Brian...
Six books on Zulu history and culture, including “Shaka Zulu” by E A Ritter, “The Zulu Kings” by
Six books on Zulu history and culture, including “Shaka Zulu” by E A Ritter, “The Zulu Kings” by Brian Roberts; “The Zulu People” by A T Bryant, “...
Six old books on Southern Africa, including “With the Flag to Pretoria” (2 vols), “After Pretoria:
Six old books on Southern Africa, including “With the Flag to Pretoria” (2 vols), “After Pretoria: The Guerilla War” (2 vols), “The Story of Afric...
Six large illustrated books on African Art including “African Forms” b y Marc Ginzberg, “Afrika:
Six large illustrated books on African Art including “African Forms” b y Marc Ginzberg, “Afrika: Plastik, Performance, Design”, “Spirits Speak” by...
Five large illustrated books on Southern African Art, including “Zulu Tribal Art” by Zaloumis and
Five large illustrated books on Southern African Art, including “Zulu Tribal Art” by Zaloumis and Diffard, “Zulu” by De La Harpe, Leitch and Derwe...
Five large illustrated books on Southern African cultures, including “Tracing the Rainbow” by Eisenhofer, “Ubuntu” (catalogue of an exhibition at ...
A quantity of Zulu beadwork featuring decorated panels of the type now known as “love letters’,
A quantity of Zulu beadwork featuring decorated panels of the type now known as “love letters’, several bearing labels describing them as ‘tongue-...
A quantity of late 20th Century items decorated with Zulu beadwork, including seven horns and gourds
A quantity of late 20th Century items decorated with Zulu beadwork, including seven horns and gourds and two woven grass spoon containers. Basical...
A quantity of Zulu and South Nguni beadwork including a South Nguni neckpiece necklaces, a long
A quantity of Zulu and South Nguni beadwork including a South Nguni neckpiece necklaces, a long pin decorated with bead streamers, a cowrie shell ...
A Zulu married woman’s very heavy old belt, of canvas with panels of large red, black and white
A Zulu married woman’s very heavy old belt, of canvas with panels of large red, black and white beads, probably early 20th century, 35” x 7”; toge...
A quantity of Zulu beadwork: twelve heavy belts, some with brass stud fastenings, probably mid
A quantity of Zulu beadwork: twelve heavy belts, some with brass stud fastenings, probably mid 20th Century, GC . For image see the-saleroom.com ...
A large 19th Century Zulu charm necklace, diameter 7” consisting of early trade beads (brown with
A large 19th Century Zulu charm necklace, diameter 7” consisting of early trade beads (brown with white spots) with four wooden blocks and one sma...
A 19th Century Zulu charm necklace, diameter 7”, consisting of lengths of slim wood shaped at the
A 19th Century Zulu charm necklace, diameter 7”, consisting of lengths of slim wood shaped at the ends, and mounted with small blue beads. GC Plat...
A 19th Century Zulu necklace comprising jackal’s teeth (or similar), diameter 7”, with small red
A 19th Century Zulu necklace comprising jackal’s teeth (or similar), diameter 7”, with small red or black beads between the teeth. With an old lab...
A 19th Century Zulu status necklace, diameter 8”, comprising 7 leopard claws mounted between lengths
A 19th Century Zulu status necklace, diameter 8”, comprising 7 leopard claws mounted between lengths of white and black beads. GC ...[more]
A pair of Zulu cow tail arm decorations, a necklace of hair on a bead string, a necklace of Zebra
A pair of Zulu cow tail arm decorations, a necklace of hair on a bead string, a necklace of Zebra hair mounted on beads, and a Zulu waist decorati...
A rare Zulu necklace composed of eagle’s claws; an old Zulu wrist band of early white beads (on
A rare Zulu necklace composed of eagle’s claws; an old Zulu wrist band of early white beads (on presentation mount) and a 20th century necklace of...
A large 19th Century Zulu status necklace comprising rows of lions’ teeth, approximately 10” diameter, the largest tooth 3” long. This necklace is...
A 19th Century Zulu status necklace, diameter 8”, consisting of Jackal’s teeth (or similar) intersperced with small spotted trade beads. GC Plate ...
A 19th Century Zulu or Xhosa status necklace, diameter 9”, comprising six bunches of jackal’s
A 19th Century Zulu or Xhosa status necklace, diameter 9”, comprising six bunches of jackal’s teeth (or similar) interspersed with rows of small b...
A Zulu Warrior’s front apron, isinene, consisting of tails of twisted brown fur with tails of
A Zulu Warrior’s front apron, isinene, consisting of tails of twisted brown fur with tails of twisted wild cat either side, the longest tails 21”....
A quantity of late 20th Century Zulu mens’ traditional costume,including a front apron (isinene)
A quantity of late 20th Century Zulu mens’ traditional costume,including a front apron (isinene) of goat skin (moth damaged), a rear apron (ibeshu...
A kaross of dressed animal skins, probably early 20th century, 27” x 65”, GC ...[more]
A large zebra skin rug, including face and ears, generally GC ...[more]
A dressed leopard skin, mounted with cloth backing, red felt edging and hooks for wall display.
A dressed leopard skin, mounted with cloth backing, red felt edging and hooks for wall display. Probably a hunting trophy of the late 19th century...
Two old, possibly late 19th century, Zulu mens’ buttock covers, amabeshu, of brown calf skin, with
Two old, possibly late 19th century, Zulu mens’ buttock covers, amabeshu, of brown calf skin, with woven panels at the top decorated with bead wor...
A large kaross or throw neatly made from dressed animal skins, including serval, 60” x 84”, probably
A large kaross or throw neatly made from dressed animal skins, including serval, 60” x 84”, probably early 20th Century. GC Plate 1 ...[more]
An impressive Zulu Warrior’s rear loin cover, ibeshu, comprising strips of spotted cat skins, mostly
An impressive Zulu Warrior’s rear loin cover, ibeshu, comprising strips of spotted cat skins, mostly serval, arranged in overlapping layers and ha...
A large fine Transvaal Ndebele apron of soft animal skin, decorated with bands of small white
A large fine Transvaal Ndebele apron of soft animal skin, decorated with bands of small white beads and fringed centre front, 25” x 18”, some slig...
Four African axes, three with half moon blades set into hardwood hafts, the other with a straight
Four African axes, three with half moon blades set into hardwood hafts, the other with a straight blade set into a haft decorated at the head with...
A 20th Century Zulu axe with fire blackened iron blade set into a wooden handle, the handle completely covered in coloured “telephone wire” decora...
Three Shona axes, with characteristic half moon blades with flat tangs set into hardwood hafts,
Three Shona axes, with characteristic half moon blades with flat tangs set into hardwood hafts, the largest 34” overall, some incised decoration t...
A small Shona axe with characteristic half moon blade with flat tang set into hardwood handle, the
A small Shona axe with characteristic half moon blade with flat tang set into hardwood handle, the handle almost completely covered in metal wire ...
An old Tswana axe, overall length 19”, the iron blade heavily pitted, the dark hardwood handle
An old Tswana axe, overall length 19”, the iron blade heavily pitted, the dark hardwood handle decorated at the top with six brass studs, and at t...
A 19th century Zulu axe, with asymetrical blade 12” in length, the dark hardwood handle decorated
A 19th century Zulu axe, with asymetrical blade 12” in length, the dark hardwood handle decorated around the top with brass studs. Blade clean and...
An impressive old Zulu axe with large half moon blade, apparently worked from steel sheet set into a
An impressive old Zulu axe with large half moon blade, apparently worked from steel sheet set into a dark hardwood handle, with swollen head. Over...
A Sotho or Pedi axe, with fluted blade, the top of the wooden handle carved to represent a human
A Sotho or Pedi axe, with fluted blade, the top of the wooden handle carved to represent a human head, the blade set to emerge from the mouth, and...
A Zulu carved wooden representation of a stabbing spear, 31” overall, decorated with poker work;
A Zulu carved wooden representation of a stabbing spear, 31” overall, decorated with poker work; also an old Zulu beer pot of woven grass, 10” hig...
Five Zulu throwing spears, of characteristic shape, slim blades, hardwood shafts and a mix of
Five Zulu throwing spears, of characteristic shape, slim blades, hardwood shafts and a mix of split cane and hide bindings, one with a candy twist...
Two old Zulu or Swazi throwing spears, with hardwood shafts and slim blades, one bound with metal
Two old Zulu or Swazi throwing spears, with hardwood shafts and slim blades, one bound with metal wire, the other with split cane (slightly damage...
A Zulu style stabbing spear, with hardwood shaft, cowhide binding, and deeply fluted blade 15”
A Zulu style stabbing spear, with hardwood shaft, cowhide binding, and deeply fluted blade 15” long (overall length 49”), brass decoration to base...
Two Zulu or Swazi throwing spears, with hardwood shafts, metal wire binding and heavy blades 8½” and
Two Zulu or Swazi throwing spears, with hardwood shafts, metal wire binding and heavy blades 8½” and 8” long, one with carved groove decoration ne...
A Shona knife, the blade 6”, the handle shaped as a spoon, the wooden sheath decorated with wire
A Shona knife, the blade 6”, the handle shaped as a spoon, the wooden sheath decorated with wire at either end; another small Shona knife, the bla...
A good Shona knife, the wooden scabbard and handle decorated with seven bands of brass wire, the 10”
A good Shona knife, the wooden scabbard and handle decorated with seven bands of brass wire, the 10” blade fluted, overall 16”. VGC Plate 8 ...[m...
Two fine 19th Century Zulu throwing spears, one of the characteristic isijula type with 8” leaf
Two fine 19th Century Zulu throwing spears, one of the characteristic isijula type with 8” leaf shaped blade, cowhide binding, and a length of ste...
An unusual concealed Zulu knife, the blade 7” and disguised in a wood and metal representation of
An unusual concealed Zulu knife, the blade 7” and disguised in a wood and metal representation of a firearm, the scabbard in the shape of the barr...
Three Zulu stabbing spears, one with 14” blade, 42” overall, with cowhide binding; another, with 13”
Three Zulu stabbing spears, one with 14” blade, 42” overall, with cowhide binding; another, with 13” blade, 49” overall, split cane binding; and a...
A large Zulu stabbing spear of classic form, the blade 17” x 2¼”, 47” overall, the haft with typical
A large Zulu stabbing spear of classic form, the blade 17” x 2¼”, 47” overall, the haft with typical swollen end, cow tail binding. The blade a li...
A large bladed Zulu stabbing spear, iklwa, of classic form, the blade 18” by 2”, showing signs of
A large bladed Zulu stabbing spear, iklwa, of classic form, the blade 18” by 2”, showing signs of prolonged wear by sharpening, the haft 28” with ...
Two Zulu or Swazi stabbing spears, apparently by the same maker, both with blades 11” x 2”, one
Two Zulu or Swazi stabbing spears, apparently by the same maker, both with blades 11” x 2”, one 47” overall, the other 46” overall. Both have exte...
A Zulu spear with a small throwing spear blade set into a wooden handle modelled and carved to
A Zulu spear with a small throwing spear blade set into a wooden handle modelled and carved to represent a European sword hilt. Split cane binding...
An historic Zulu stabbing spear, hardwood shaft, heavily fluted blade a little roughly hammered,
An historic Zulu stabbing spear, hardwood shaft, heavily fluted blade a little roughly hammered, cowhide binding, the shaft engraved “Ulundi 1879”...
Five Xhosa throwing spears, probably dating to the 9th Cape Frontier War, 1877-78, all with characteristic thin hardwood shafts and slim leaf shap...
Three Zulu hardwood knobkerries, one 31” with ball diameter 4”, the shaft decorated with a length of
Three Zulu hardwood knobkerries, one 31” with ball diameter 4”, the shaft decorated with a length of “telephone wire”, slight worm marks to head, ...
Two 20th Century Zulu knobkerries, with “telephone wire” decoration on the shafts, one 23” overall
Two 20th Century Zulu knobkerries, with “telephone wire” decoration on the shafts, one 23” overall with roughly shaped head, 4½” across decorated ...
Two hardwood Xhosa knobkerries with fluted ball heads, one 26½” with band of cowhide on shaft and
Two hardwood Xhosa knobkerries with fluted ball heads, one 26½” with band of cowhide on shaft and large hole for retaining thong, the other 24” wi...
Three Southern African hardwood knobkerries, all with slightly elongated ball heads, one 24½” with
Three Southern African hardwood knobkerries, all with slightly elongated ball heads, one 24½” with age cracks to head and shaft, another 33”, anot...
An early 20th Century hardwood knobkerry largely covered in steel and copper wire, including the
An early 20th Century hardwood knobkerry largely covered in steel and copper wire, including the ball. Overall 24”, ball 3” diameter. Only the bot...
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